September 2014 Child molester choirmaster may have other victims, say police Police believe a former choirmaster who was convicted of sexually assaulting boys 40 years ago may have targeted other victims. Officers spoke after John Bellamy, 72, was convicted of offences against five boys aged nine to 14 in the 1970s. He was jailed for two years yesterday. Worcester Crown Court heard he carried out the offences while he held the position of choirmaster at St James the Greater Church in London Road in the city. Today, the officer who led the investigation which nailed Bellamy, said it was possible he had committed further offences while working in ‘various educational establishments’ in the city and county until he retired in 1995. Detective Constable Jamie Carr said: “We would like to take this opportunity to ask the public to contact us if they believe that they may have been a victim of Bellamy’s crimes. “If you recognise his photograph or have any concerns please contact the police. “It’s not always easy to come forward and report such crimes especially when the incidents may have occurred a number of years ago. “Please be assured that your concerns will be taken seriously. “We have specialist officers and access to a number of agencies who can guide and support you throughout the process.” Jailing Bellamy yesterday, Judge Michael Cullum told him his crimes had “gravely affected many lives.” Det Con Carr added: “Bellamy abused his position of trust and to this day has denied any involvement in these incidents. “Because of his denial the victims have had to relive what happened to them more than 40 years ago in the court room. “We are pleased that Bellamy has been found guilty of these offences and the conviction will hopefully help the victims, who showed immense bravery and dignity throughout the investigation and subsequent court proceedings, to move on with their lives and attempt to put those dreadful incidents behind them.” Police began investigating Bellamy in 2013 when a former member of the choir came forward and said he believed Bellamy had acted inappropriately toward him and others when they were choir boys in the mid to late 1970s. The investigation identified further victims who gave evidence against him. Bellamy, of Kingsmead Road, Knighton, Leicester was found guilty of six counts of indecent assault and two counts of indecency with a child at Worcester Crown Court yesterday. He was sentenced to two years in prison for each count of indecent assault and 12 months in prison for each count of indecency with a child. The sentences are to run concurrently and he was placed on the Sex Offenders Register for 10 years. Contact Leicestershire Police on 101.